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Erikson's Three Stages That Occur In Adulthood

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Erikson had identified three stages that occurred in adulthood. The first one is Intimacy vs. Isolation, in this stage people are exploring personal relationships. Those who are successful at forming good relationships are secured, by other people with a meaningful connection known as love. For those who don’t develop close relationships suffer from emotional isolation, loneliness, and depression (Cherry). This stage happens throughout the ages of 19 through 40. The second stage that Erikson had identified in adulthood was called Generativity vs. Stagnation. During adulthood we continue to build our lives focusing on our career and family. If successful in this phase they are contributing to the world by being active in their home and community.

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